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finding some hint of a good flattering expression. The worst of it is that the new
laws and form of Government is already established in most of the Governments in that
of Petersburgh for example though not yet in Moscow this however it will be very soon.
I do not think she may be much inclined to change anything now as there has
already and still continues to be a great deal of plague about it, and besides the
purpose of ostentation is already answered and I believe that is the only purpose
designed. The Heir to to the bigotted old woman deceased from the disposition
and penetration which he showed on his late visit here as well as by general report
promises to be more likely to give that attention to it which may make
it of real use. I congratulate you on your translations appearing to be in such good
hands.
I am sorry that Peake & Mosberry are not inclined to seek fortune, I am in
hopes however to be able to prevail on the latter if I should have occasion for him.
I have sent also the arms which might serve as ornament on the outside of the book.
Although I think all that can be done may be done without a letter yet at the same
time with attention to the criticisms which I sent you I am persuaded you will would write
the best of all possible letters. Will you when you read it allow me to in case
of my observing any parts which I and Pleschijeff think do not approve, and if they
be such as can be left out without breaking the thread, to write it over myself
leaving those parts out. You will perceive I mention this on the supposition
that there will not be time for it to come here return and come again
before the work itself may come.
Do not think that the Police is good in this country or that there
is more justice or impartiality in the decision of the law Courts
than in other despotic countries. There is however more mildness in
the present reign than there used to be. How much I wish that you could
see & hear what I do.
I am very much rejoiced at the account you give me of the happiness of
the D's but you tell me nothing about the light I am considered in.
I wish you could send me out by a messenger a wa tollerable good
waistcoat or even two for these things are very dear here. any which
you have worn yourself will do better. I told you that a will
bring to the size of 2 4to columns. If you have a mind to give the Verses to Charles
do, with the cover.
1781 ) S.B. Petersburgh
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O.S. ) J.B. Linc. Inn
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